JAMMU: A joint enforcement drive was carried out today in various parts of Jammu North with to ensure compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act and promote road safety among the public.

The drive, organised by the District Administration with participation of the Motor Vehicles Department, Traffic Police and Police Department, focussed on curbing violations and spreading awareness regarding traffic rules. Enforcement teams were deployed at multiple checkpoints to inspect vehicles and educate commuters about safe driving practices.

During the course of the drive, around 500 vehicles were checked at various locations. As many as 55 vehicles were e-challaned for different offences under MV Act provisions. The total amount of fines expected from these challans stands at â‚č1,34,400.

In addition to enforcement action, the campaign emphasised on-the-spot awareness. Motorists, especially drivers of light and passenger vehicles, were sensitised about the importance of adhering to traffic laws to ensure safety on roads.

The enforcement operation was jointly led by ARTO Flying Squad Er. Bipen Singh Charak, DySP Traffic North Anubhuti and her team, Tehsildar North Aman Kumar Anand and his staff, Motor Vehicle Inspector Azad Hussain, DTI Showket Amin, SHO Janipur and team and MVTA Taranjot Singh.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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